Watermelon Feta Mint Skewers (Printable)

Juicy watermelon, creamy feta, and fresh mint layered on skewers for a cool summer starter.

# Components:

→ Produce

01 - 4 cups seedless watermelon, cut into 1-inch cubes
02 - 16 fresh mint leaves, plus extra for garnish

→ Cheese

03 - 8 oz feta cheese, cut into 1-inch cubes

→ Pantry

04 - 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
05 - 1 tablespoon balsamic glaze
06 - Freshly ground black pepper to taste

→ Other

07 - 16 bamboo or cocktail skewers

# Method:

01 - Cut watermelon and feta cheese into uniform 1-inch cubes. Rinse mint leaves and pat dry.
02 - Thread one watermelon cube, one mint leaf, and one feta cube onto each skewer in alternating pattern.
03 - Place assembled skewers on a serving platter in single layer.
04 - Drizzle olive oil and balsamic glaze over skewers. Sprinkle with freshly ground black pepper to taste.
05 - Top with additional fresh mint leaves and serve immediately while chilled.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • They come together faster than your guests can ask for the wifi password, yet look like you spent serious time in the kitchen.
  • Cold, refreshing, and completely addictive—people will reach for a third one before you've even finished explaining what's in them.
  • No cooking required means your kitchen stays cool and your hands stay clean, which is basically a superpower on hot days.
02 -
  • Assemble these as close to serving time as possible because watermelon releases moisture and will eventually make the feta soggy if they sit too long—I learned this the hard way at a lunch party.
  • The temperature matters more than you'd think; everything should be cold, so chill your platter and ingredients beforehand, and the mint will taste more vibrant and the feta will be firmer and easier to thread.
03 -
  • Freeze your platter for ten minutes before assembling if you're serving outside on a hot day—this keeps everything cold longer and somehow makes the whole thing feel more refined.
  • Buy pre-cut watermelon from the grocery store if you're short on time and don't have the energy to wrestle with a whole melon, because the 60 seconds saved isn't worth the frustration if you're stressed about entertaining.
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